by Alessia Wynne | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doncaster Newletter Round 5 – 16/11/24 Competition was spread across the metropolitan area again this week, and with LAVic State Relays on the same day, our numbers were down. Athletes to finish top in the state in the different age groups were: MOP: 800m Brook...
by Alessia Wynne | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doncaster Newsletter Round 4 – 9/11/24 Doncaster was back to its home track this round and capitalised with a win in Division 2. Athletes to finish top in the state in the different age groups were: MOP: 1500m John Portwood (1st) M40+: 100m Paul Mierisch (2nd)...
by Alessia Wynne | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doncaster Newsletter Victorian All Schools Champs – 26/10/24 Over the past two weekends, 25 talented athletes from Doncaster proudly represented their schools at the Victorian All Schools Championships. Competing against top athletes from across the state, our...
by Alessia Wynne | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doncaster Newsletter Round 2 – 12/10/2024 Back at our home track, Doncaster had a much improved performance, finishing second to Nunawading. The women’s 40+ team finished second in the state with the women’s under 18 4th, Men’s 40+ 5th, women’s open 7th and...
by Alessia Wynne | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doncaster Newsletter Round 1 – 5/10/2024 Having been relegated to Division 2, DAC should have been more competitive, however it was not to be for this round. With round 2 at our home track this week, things should pick up. Athletes to finish top in the state...
by Alessia Wynne | Sep 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Thirteen teams (43 athletes) competed in the final round of relays at the Tan Track. This event allowed for only 5 full days recovery after the ½ marathon. However, a much shorter event (one 3.87km lap per athlete) made it much more do-able. It was a cold and...
by Alessia Wynne | Sep 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
27 DAC athletes were up bright and early for the penultimate round of the winter XCR season, held on the road at Burnley. They chose between short course (5km) and long course (1/2 marathon, 21.1km), with all junior athletes competing in the shorter event. For some...
by Alessia Wynne | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doncaster Newsletter Round 8 – 17/08/2024 This past Saturday, 19 DAC athletes from 5 teams made the journey to St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong for an exciting day of cross country racing. The course saw a last-minute change, much to the relief of many, as it...
by Alessia Wynne | Aug 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doncaster Newsletter Round – 4/08/2024 Ballarat turned on a (–3) degree overnight low and the ground was covered in frost. However, the sun was welcomed early, and by race start athletes enjoyed warmer, near-perfect conditions. Juniors and short-course...
by Alessia Wynne | Aug 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Doncaster Newsletter Round 6 – 20/07/2024 Round 6 took place on Saturday 20th July at Bundoora Park and consisted of three important elements. Firstly, the All-Schools Cross-Country Championship of Victoria, serving as selection for the Australian All Schools...
